ESET Online Scanner is a free tool that can be used to scan and remove malware from computers. It uses the same ThreatSense scanning technology and signatures that are employed by ESET Smart Security and ESET NOD32 Antivirus security software. It can detect and remove various types of malware without installing. It also has the ability to scan various areas of the computer, such as the autostart region, the view boot sector and registry. It can also try to resolve issues when the computer is restarted as well by rescaning files previously believed to be to be infected.
The web-based software is accessible to anyone who has access to the internet. After the program is launched, the user can select which components they would like to look for malware. It may take a while because the application needs to download the most current signature databases before it begins scanning. However, once this is complete it can be reviewed and any threats detected are removed. It is worth mentioning that this software doesn’t offer security on a constant basis, and can only be used to detect dangerous components before they have a chance to cause harm.
Overall, this is a great tool to remove malware from a computer. It is particularly useful if it is not protected by other antivirus programs. Although it does not provide the same level of protection as a paid program, it is still streets ahead of many free online security tools and gives the ability to check multiple areas of the computer.